Weeknight Chana Masala

Instructions

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   Step 1: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20–30 seconds.

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   Step 2: Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 8–10 minutes until soft and golden.

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   Step 3: Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.

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   Step 4: Add the coriander, turmeric, chili powder and half the garam masala; stir for 30 seconds.

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   Step 5: Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until thickened and the oil starts to separate at the edges.

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   Step 6: Add the chickpeas and 200 ml water. Simmer for 15 minutes, lightly mashing some chickpeas to thicken the sauce.

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   Step 7: Stir in the remaining garam masala and the lemon juice. Season with salt and top with cilantro.